🌱 Jugging Suspect Shot By Victim + Leander ISD Schools May Close

Good morning, neighbors! I'm Elaine Thompson, your host of the Cedar Park-Leander Patch newsletter — back in your inbox with all the most important things happening locally. Including:

• New co-working space may come to Cedar Park.
• Jugging suspect shot by victim.
• More community discussion on bond proposals.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and nice. High: 78 Low: 60.

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Here are the top stories in Cedar Park-Leander today:

1. Austin-based Fuse Workspace is planning a spot in Cedar Park. The company is seeking city incentives to open its $14 million co-working space. If Fuse Workspace can reach its goals, an economic development agreement may include almost $1 million from the City of Cedar Park. To learn more, visit Austin Business Journal.
2. A bank jugging suspect was shot in the mouth after a jugging incident in the Lago Vista area. It all started when the victim withdrew money from a bank in Cedar Park and then drove to a gas station in Lago Vista. The suspect broke the victim's car window and took the cash. The victim then followed the suspects to stop them, and thought the suspect and passenger had a gun, so fired a shot at one of the suspects. For more details, visit CBS Austin.
3. Leander ISD continues to have a conversation with the community regarding the use of educational facilities. Some discussions on eventually closing some neighborhood schools and re-purposing them as other school district facilities included strong opposition. When the May 6 bond election takes place, if certain proposals are approved, the closing of some schools may actually happen. For more details, visit Leander ISD.

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Today in Cedar Park-Leander:

• G/T Showcase & Health Fair at Lago Vista ISD (All-day)
• Lapsit Storytime at Cedar Park Library (9:45 AM)
• STEAM Explorers at Cedar Park Library (1:30 PM)
• Thursday Night Taproom Trivia at Humble Pint (5 PM)
• Stars vs. Blues at The Fieldhouse at the Crossover (7 PM)

From my notebook:

• It's party time! "Get your 90's crew back together and come rock out with indie rock legends Dinosaur Jr., alt rockers Soul Asylum and Austin punk rock & roll favorites A Giant Dog. 📅April 29 📍Lakeline Park - 1510 Alexis Dr. 🕒2:30-8:30 p.m." (Cedar Park, Texas government via Facebook)
• Donate for a great cause: "One week left! Handbags for Hope is wrapping up so if you have: 🟣New/gently used handbags 🟣Diaper bags 🟣Gender neutral totes Please donate to our box in the lobby by next Wednesday! These bags will go to sexual assault/domestic abuse victims." (Cedar Park Police Department via Facebook)
• Summer job opportunity: "Do YOU need a job this summer? We're hiring! 👏 Join our awesome group of Camp Twin Lakes counselors this summer! All of our counselors are tasked with creating magical moments for campers all summer long and being the ultimate role mode..." (YMCA Camp Twin Lakes via Facebook)

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That's it for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with a new update!

— Elaine Thompson

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